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My kitten bites hard and plays rough. How can I stop him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 7 days old | 8.3 lbs

How do i stop my kittens rough playing? He was abandoned and didn't learn boundaries. He bites my feet, face and hands, even when i'm sleeping. He has drawn blood before.

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Published on June 8th, 2017

Ouch! This can be tough. Try not to get him wound up during play, and check out this great behavior website for more info on how to curb his excessive play behavior: drsophiayin.com and search "cat behavior issues and aggression." Hope that helps!

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